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Pâté vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pâté and turkey meat

  • Pâté has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and vitamin B2, while turkey meat has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 109% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 7 times less sodium than pâté. Pâté contains 697mg of sodium, while turkey meat contains 103mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey meat is 0, while the glycemic index of pâté is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pâté
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 78% 86% 91% 16% 227%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +404.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pâté
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 330% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +213.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +926.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
3
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +278.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2400%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
2
38% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pâté Turkey meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 991µg 12µg 109%
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 1.02µg 91%
Iron 5.5mg 1.09mg 55%
Cholesterol 255mg 109mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.616mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 9.573mg 39%
Saturated fat 9.57g 2.155g 34%
Copper 0.4mg 0.093mg 34%
Fats 28g 7.39g 32%
Protein 14.2g 28.55g 29%
Sodium 697mg 103mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.281mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 12.36g 2.647g 24%
Selenium 41.6µg 29.8µg 21%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Folate 60µg 9µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 2.119g 7%
Calories 319kcal 189kcal 7%
Calcium 70mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.948mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.014mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 30mg 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 223mg 3%
Zinc 2.85mg 2.48mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.045mg 1%
Carbs 1.5g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.568mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.05mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.838mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.768mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Pâté
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.